🌟 Words of the Day – Day 9 (Words A41–A45)
Today’s words are sharp and smart — perfect for answering legal comprehension questions in CLAT, writing essays for UPSC, or standing out in any English exam.
Let’s dive in with examples, mnemonic tricks, and a short quiz.
✴️ Word 1: Acrimonious
📌 Pronunciation: /ˌæk.rɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
🧭 Part of Speech: Adjective
🔍 Meaning: Bitter or angry in tone, especially during an argument
Example:
“The debate became increasingly acrimonious as both sides grew defensive.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine two people throwing words like fireballs — that’s acrimonious.
Mini Quiz:
The discussion turned _______ after they brought up politics.
A) friendly B) formal C) acrimonious D) passive
Answer: C) acrimonious
✴️ Word 2: Acrimony
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæk.rɪ.mə.ni/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Harshness or bitterness in speech, behavior, or feelings
Example:
“The negotiation ended in acrimony with no resolution in sight.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Picture a cloud of angry words hovering in the air — that’s acrimony.
Mini Quiz:
Years of _______ between the two families made peace difficult.
A) trust B) loyalty C) acrimony D) unity
Answer: C) acrimony
✴️ Word 3: Actuate
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæk.tʃu.eɪt/
🧭 Part of Speech: Verb
🔍 Meaning: To cause something to operate or to motivate someone into action
Example:
“His ambition actuated him to work overtime every day.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of pressing a button that powers up a machine — you actuate it.
Mini Quiz:
Fear of failure can _______ people to work even harder.
A) stop B) actuate C) reward D) confuse
Answer: B) actuate
✴️ Word 4: Acuity
📌 Pronunciation: /əˈkjuː.ə.ti/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Sharpness or keenness, especially of thought, vision, or hearing
Example:
“Eagles have exceptional visual acuity that helps them spot prey from afar.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Imagine zooming in with laser focus — that’s acuity.
Mini Quiz:
Intellectual _______ is often what separates leaders from followers.
A) apathy B) laziness C) acuity D) memory
Answer: C) acuity
✴️ Word 5: Acumen
📌 Pronunciation: /ˈæk.juː.mən/
🧭 Part of Speech: Noun
🔍 Meaning: Keen insight or sharp judgment, especially in business or strategy
Example:
“Her financial acumen helped the startup double its revenue in a year.”
Mnemonic Cue:
Think of a sharp-suited strategist making smart moves — that’s acumen.
Mini Quiz:
His legal _______ was admired even by senior advocates.
A) confusion B) acumen C) sarcasm D) flattery
Answer: B) acumen
📒 Quick Recap Table
| Word | Meaning | Example Use |
|---|---|---|
| Acrimonious | Bitter or angry in tone | “Their divorce was acrimonious.” |
| Acrimony | Harsh or bitter speech or feeling | “The debate ended in acrimony.” |
| Actuate | To cause or motivate action | “He was actuated by pride.” |
| Acuity | Sharpness of sense or thought | “She has great mental acuity.” |
| Acumen | Sharp insight or judgment | “His business acumen is widely respected.” |
🎯 Mini Practice Quiz
Time to test your vocab:
- “The client’s _______ in negotiations helped us win the deal.”
- What word means ‘motivated into action’?
- Choose the word related to sharp vision or mind.
Answers:
- Acumen 2) Actuate 3) Acuity
💬 Comment Challenge
Use any of these words in a sentence and post it below!
Example: “Her acuity in reading people’s emotions was almost supernatural.”
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